Posted 10-08-25.
Sevier County Government News Release
Sevier County, Tennessee (October 8, 2025) – Sevier County has signed an addendum with the U.S. Department of the Interior and the National Park Service to continue funding full operations of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park during the ongoing federal government shutdown. This effort is supported through a partnership that includes the cities of Gatlinburg, Sevierville, Pigeon Forge, and Pittman Center, Blount County, Cocke County, the State of Tennessee, the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development, Friends of the Smokies, and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.
Posted 10-07-25.
The City of Sevierville is issuing a traffic advisory for a section of Court Avenue on Tuesday, October 14.
Posted 10-05-25.
The City of Sevierville has made the decision to cancel the Sunday, October 5 portion of the Slammedenuff car show scheduled at the Sevierville Convention Center. This decision follows numerous disturbances, safety concerns, and a significant strain on County-wide public resources directly related to activities surrounding this weekend’s event.
Posted 10-03-25.
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park will resume full operations beginning Saturday morning, October 4, despite the federal government shutdown. This effort is made possible through a partnership among local and state governments, as well as the Friends of the Smokies and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.
Posted 10-03-25.
A traffic advisory is being issued for a portion of Gary Wade Boulevard and the closure of parking areas at the City of Sevierville Municipal Complex on Tuesday, October 7, 2025.
Posted 10-03-25.
The Sevierville Golf Club, in cooperation with the Sevierville Chamber of Commerce, will be hosting the Tennessee State High School Golf Championships Sunday, October 5-Friday, October 10, 2025.
Posted 10-02-25.
The Sevierville Parks and Recreation Department has scheduled a hike of Smokemont Loop in Smokemont Campground on Tuesday, October 7. This guided hike is FREE and limited to ten participants. Participants must be at least 18-years old and provide their own transportation to a meeting location. Meeting time and location will be provided after registration.
Posted 10-01-25.
Sevier County Government
News Release
For Immediate Release
Local and State Governments Working on Plan with National Park Service to Fully Open the Great Smoky Mountains National Park During Federal Government Shutdown
Sevier County, Tennessee (October 1, 2025) – Sevier County, the cities of Gatlinburg, Sevierville, Pigeon Forge, and Pittman Center, Blount County, Cocke County, the State of Tennessee, the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development, the State of North Carolina, along with the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, have been working together since last week on a plan to provide financial support to make the Great Smoky Mountains National Park fully operational during the federal government shutdown that began on Wednesday, October 1.
Currently, the National Park remains accessible, including main roadways; however, some services or popular areas such as Sugarlands Visitor Center and Cades Cove Picnic Area and Visitor Center are closed as a result of the federal government shutdown. Local and state governments are working on a plan with the National Park Service to fully open these and other areas of the park that are closed during the shutdown.
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the most visited national park in the United States and plays a critical role in the economy and culture of the region, especially during the fall season when hundreds of thousands of visitors travel to the area. The partnering governments recognize the importance of keeping the park open and are working together to provide solutions that will minimize any disruption.
The partners are working on finalizing details on an agreement, and additional information regarding operations and funding will be released soon.
Areas of the park that are currently closed can be found on the National Park Website: https://www.nps.gov/grsm/index.htm
Bob Stahlke, Public Information Officer
300 Gary Wade Blvd.
Sevierville, TN 37864-5500
Phone: 865.453.5506
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